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Top places to visit in Porto

6 places worth your time in Porto, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Ribeira

Ribeira
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The UNESCO-listed riverfront of stacked tiled houses under the Dom Luís I bridge.

2. Livraria Lello

Livraria Lello
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A 1906 bookshop with a crimson staircase, so busy that entry is ticketed and the fee redeemable against a book.

3. Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia

Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia
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The cellars where port ages, across the river, with tastings at every house.

Watch outStreet agents selling 'cellar tours' that duplicate the cheaper tour bookable at the door.

4. São Bento station

São Bento station
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Twenty thousand azulejo tiles covering the concourse with scenes from Portuguese history.

5. Clérigos Tower

Clérigos Tower
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A granite baroque tower with 240 steps and the best rooftop view of the city.

6. Foz do Douro

Foz do Douro
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Where the river meets the Atlantic, with a promenade and the city's beaches.

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